Ruairí Quinn
Question:369 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the number by rank and grade of those paid from the Vote of his Department who are exclusively dealing with claims made for army deafness. [1322/98]
Written Answers. - Hearing Impairment Claims.
There are 29 members of the Permanent Defence Force and 21 civil servants dealing with personal injury claims from members of the Defence Forces alleging hearing impairment.
Details are as follows: 1 Commandant, 5 Captains, 2 Company Sergeants, 6 Sergeants, 7 Corporals, 8 Privates, 1 Principal, 1 Assistant Principal, 3 Higher Executive Officers, 3 Executive Officers, 2 Staff Officers (Job-Sharers), 11 Clerical Staff (four of whom are Job-Sharers).
Some of the above would also have responsibility for personal injury claims not relating to hearing impairment.